Court Services Assistant

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland in Garland, Texas, seeks a Clerk to accurately process citations and court documents through the Municipal justice system from initial contact through finalization.

You will handle customer service, review documents, calendar hearings, issue writs, process payments, and update case records, with the role requiring attention to detail, basic legal filing knowledge, and a valid Texas driver license.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of advanced training beyond high school.
• 2 years of related experience in a court environment or law enforcement.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the public including explaining legal filing processes, calendaring procedures, fees, fines, jury service rules, etc.
• Obtain, process, and review legal documents for completeness and conformity to legal requirements and manage related record keeping.
• Schedule court appearances and hearings and update court calendars, ensuring case files are complete before and after court proceedings.
• Prepare and issue writs, warrants, and other official court documents as needed.
• Process payments, including filing fees, cash bonds, fines, and account payments.
• Update automated case records with rulings and payment information.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Legal filing processes

Calendaring

Record keeping

Job description

Summary

Responsible for accurately processing citations and other court documents through the Municipal justice system from initial contact through finalization.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the public including explaining legal filing processes, calendaring procedures, fees, fines, jury service rules, etc.
• Obtain, process, and review legal documents for completeness and conformity to legal requirements and manage related record keeping.
• Schedule court appearances and hearings and update court calendars, ensuring case files are complete before and after court proceedings.
• Prepare and issue writs, warrants, and other official court documents as needed.
• Process payments, including filing fees, cash bonds, fines, and account payments.
• Update automated case records with rulings and payment information.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of advanced training beyond high school.
• 2 years of related experience in a court environment or law enforcement agency or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment is a typical office setting, free from unpleasant conditions or hazards.